His 2nd solo album( he released n third, long overdue one in 2002 called Same Wish and 2004 & I You....available here), is a strong step forward as the sonics take a qualitative leap, the songwriting has sharper focus and the hooks more outfront

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His 2nd solo album(he released a third, long overdue one in 2002 Same Wish and 2004 & I You as well as Nerk Twins in 1997 with Jeff Murphy of Shoes....available here), is a strong step forward as the sonics take a qualitative leap, the songwriting has sharper focus and the hooks more outfront and easy to latch onto. Produced by Shoes member, Jeff Murphy at that bands studio in Illinois, theres plenty of the ringing guitars and layered vocals that Shoes were so uniquely talented at. Add the flourishes and influence of such 60s classics as The Searchers(yes!) and Everly Brothers(ditto!), you stir it all up and you have a fresh serving of indie power pop that was impossible to find when this came out in 1992 and was an oasis of melody for pop fans then. And Now. Timelessly enjoyable 10+ years on.

STEREO REVIEW Feb. 1997
Pop formalists will fall for this record, produced by Jeff Murphy of Shoes...it will satisfy a compulsive's sweet tooth with its winning harmonies, chiming guitars, and big heart.